LEO || Entry Two

[glaringprotego]

To my third years, we'll be working with salamanders this week. Now if you're not properly prepared, you may get burnt, so I would like twelve inches on the proper care and handling of salamanders, to be handed in to me at the beginning of class, or you will be sent back and lose a house point for each of you.

Fourth and fifth years, eighteen inches on the uses of unicorn tail and hair. Bring your cloaks to class, we'll be heading into the Forest. As usual, no antics in the forest or you'll be giving an essay on the dangers of the forest creatures. The list in my office is inclusive, so I'd put aside a day or two for that at least.

Sixth and Seventh, no homework is due, but I do ask that if you have any strong feelings about thestrals, you speak to me before class. I assume you covered them in previous classes.

If there are any questions, reply here or see me in person.

-Professor Vantas-Leijon

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[arachnoble]

Alright, students. It's time for this week's assignments!

First years, I want an essay reviewing the different hand motions of all charms covered in class, at a minimum of eight inches. Second years, again an eight inch minimum, but on building and maintaining magic within a wand. If you copy The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 2 in anyway, I will know.

Third years, 18 inches minimum on the benefits of proper pronunciation. It may seem trivial and basic, but with the sheer amount of you becoming distracted by personal relationships, I feel it necessary to return to the basics.

Fourth, 16 inches on the pros and cons of summoning and memory charms.

For fifth years, I expect no less than 20 inches on the most commonly used offensive and defensive charms, and their various counter-charms. Try not to forget that your O.W.L.s are approaching.

Sixth years, 24 inches on nonverbal spells, any disadvantages and advantages the nonverbal charm may have, and how concentration and mental ability affect the power of spells cast.

And for the seventh years that have remained in charms, I want an essay on the charms you have found most useful over your time in Hogwarts, why you find them useful, how you have used them, and how they will benefit you in the future. There is no length minimum, but I expect you to cover at least six charms, and I will grade based on how much detail you put into your reasonings.